For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,385 students in Gonzales County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Gonzales County, TX are Nixon-smiley High School, Waelder School and Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Gonzales County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Gonzales County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nixon-smiley High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gonzales County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nixon-smiley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Waelder School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Us Hwy 90 W
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Grades: PK-12
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13326 N Hwy 183
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #44.
Gonzales High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 N Sarah Dewitt Dr
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-7535
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-7535
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Alternative School
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Smiley, TX 78159
(830) 582-1536
Smiley, TX 78159
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 4-9
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Pace
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Gonzales County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
102 Us Hwy 87 W
Smiley, TX 78159
(361) 564-2252
Smiley, TX 78159
(361) 564-2252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gonzales Alter Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1501 Saint Lawrence
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1032 Saint Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Nixon-smiley Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Smiley, TX 78159
(830) 484-3330
Smiley, TX 78159
(830) 484-3330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nixon-smiley Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nixon-smiley Pace (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
109 N Ave C
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 788-7151
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 788-7151
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gonzales County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Gonzales County, TX include Nixon-smiley High School, Waelder School and Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Gonzales County?
7 public high schools are located in Gonzales County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales County?
Gonzales County public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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